What type of fertilizer for my established pear tree?

Question

I've read online and found sites that recommend 10-10-10 fertilizer, on the other hand, I've also read that it does well with ferlitlizers high in Nitrogen.

Answer 1

Depending on the part of the country and type of soil decides whether you need the last digit. Normally just double the amount of fertilizer that you put on the lawn under the tree. You do not need high nitrogen for anything. Balanced is better.

Answer 2

In almost all cases, pear trees do not need fertilizer; I've had delicious pears from unfertilized trees in poor, rocky soil. A larger factor is the general health of the tree, and if it gets enough sun. A tree that is too heavily shaded by other trees will not produce a very big yield. The size of the fruit is influenced largely by the climate (which is beyond your control)--wetter climates produce larger fruit (but larger isn't necessarily tastier).

Unless your soil is extremely poor, or the pear tree is exhibiting signs of something going wrong, I would avoid fertilizing the tree. In general, there are a lot of things that can go wrong with overfertilizing, and not that much to be gained in the case of pears. Most sources will tell you to not fertilize trees under most circumstances.

The best thing you can do for pears tree--pears are susceptible to some diseases (very susceptible to mildew in wet climates)-- is to be vigilant about raking under your tree. When the tree drops its leaves in the fall, remove them ASAP. Besides this, and occasional pruning if necessary, there is little care needed by pear trees!

Answer 3

16 16 16 is awesome too it's the phos that help fruit production